Seahawks and Commanders Prepare for Crucial NFC Matchup Following Recent Losses

Seahawks hope to bounce back from second-worst loss under Carroll, while Commanders aim to edge closer to the NFC wild-card slot after recent wins.

The Seahawks aim to bounce back from their 34-point loss to Baltimore in their upcoming games with the Commanders and the Rams. Despite some outstanding issues from their previous loss, the Seahawks (5-3) maintain a tie for the lead in the NFC West.
The Commanders (4-5) are just outside the NFC wild-card race despite recent losses to the Bears and the Giants. Nevertheless, the team managed to beat New England last week and have won two of their last three road games.
Having been involved in a midseason trade, Seattle's new defensive lineman Leonard Williams is expected to make his home debut in the upcoming game. Leonard has faced the Commanders nine times before and has recorded 27 tackles, four sacks, and one fumble recovery.
Despite trading two of their best defensive linemen, the Commanders have demonstrated efficiency with reduced secondary play from rookies Emmanuel Forbes and Quan Martin and consistency from safety Kam Curl. Coach Ron Rivera focuses on further development of quarterback Sam Howell.
Commanders' quarterback Sam Howell leads the NFC with 2,471 passing yards. On the other hand, the Seahawks' quarterback Geno Smith is facing increasing pressure to improve his performance after throwing six interceptions in the past four games.